A holiday atmosphere 14–16 August 2026

Laughter, poetry, fantasy… and stars in your eyes. That’s the promise of*Un air de vacances*, the unmissable summer event that transforms the heart of Pau into an open-air stage. For three days, the streets of the city centre come alive with live performances, delighting young and old alike.

In Pau, entertainment is coming to town! 14–16 August 2026 Edition

For its tenth edition, Pau is set to come alive with street arts, featuring 9 companies, 9 shows, 19 performances… and a local farmers’ market in the heart of Parc Beaumont.

You’ll come across aquatic clowns, trapeze artists living life to the full, high-flying acrobats, funk dancers and heroes in the style of a James Bond meets Gaston Lagaffe. And when the stage falls silent, the party continues with music, alongside local producers, featuring Kombo Loco, DJ Pauline and a DJ set to keep the park dancing until the evening.

A friendly, food-filled and lively event to enjoy with family or friends, right in the heart of Pau.

A veritable whirlwind of humour, emotion and surprises, to be enjoyed with family or friends to your heart’s content!

Find out about the 2026 programme (coming soon)

Feeling like a holiday?

Every August, ‘Un air de vacances’ takes over the streets of Pau, which, for a few days, become the setting for a joyful and friendly festival featuring a succession of street performances, festive parades, zany musicians, aerial acrobatics and madcap clowning. A burlesque and poetic interlude in the heart of summer…

The programme

The programme, which is always rich and varied, is updated every year. This joyful event showcases street arts, circus, music and theatre.

Each edition delights audiences, who are treated to performances by both established artists and up-and-coming talents.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 edition (Coming soon)

A state of mind

Accessible, electrifying and full of life, the ‘Un air de vacances’ festival is an invitation to curiosity, sharing and wonder. Settle down on a low wall, a bench or in the grass and simply let the magic happen…

Come on, make yourselves comfortable, open your eyes wide… and let the show begin!

Freeand designed for everyone!

All the shows are completely free and no booking is required.
They are suitable for all ages, with several formats particularly suited to children aged 6 and over.

Pau with the family

AnticipateTo enjoy your meal even more

Do come along a little early to enjoy a refreshing ice cream, a snack or some other local treats before we set off on our big stroll to Beaumont Park!